Haven; Home, Safe in Bendigo, Victoria | Housing assistance service

Haven; Home, Safe

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 428 364

Address: 10-16 Forest Street 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.havenhomesafe.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Nominate a Haven; Home, Safe tenant who makes a difference to your community for a Good Neighbour Award! Monthly winner wins $50 Coles voucher and is entered into the annual prize of a $200 Good Guys voucher. Learn more and nominate your neighbour on our website. Nominations close at the end of each month.... Note: Both nominator and nominee must be Haven; Home, Safe tenants See more

25.01.2022 What a terrific service offering.

25.01.2022 Bendigo Foodshare takes community fundraising to a new level. Dig in and dig deep for a great cause.

25.01.2022 Today is the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, launched by the annual Walk Against Family Violence. We hosted a Haven; Home, Safe team of 13 people and saw staff from across Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura and Geelong walk from home in the local neighbourhoods to raise awareness Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre Respect Victoria #WAFV2020

23.01.2022 The University of Melbourne, in partnership with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia are inviting you to take part in a project being conducted by the research team at the Centre for Mental Health. The research aims to better understand what adults know and want to learn about childhood mental health problems. They are seeking the views of many different people who live and work with primary aged children, and you don’t have to have lived experience of mental health pro...blems, be a carer of a child with mental health problems, or have a lot of professional experience working with children with mental health problems, to participate in this research. To find out more about this research and access the survey click below.

23.01.2022 It was all sunshine and smiles at the official groundbreaking of the new $2 billion New Epping community in Melbourne’s north. The event saw Stage 1 works kick off, encompassing the first residential offering of 151 affordable homes which Haven will operate, along with the $133 million 126-bed Northern Private Hospital to be operated by @RamsayHealthAU. #RiverleeGroup #NewEpping #Groundbreaking #RamsayHealth #HavenHomeSafe

23.01.2022 ICYMI: A charming and respectful video retrospective of Ken Marchingo to mark the end of an era after 27 years at the helm.

22.01.2022 Join us this Thursday for our Annual Stakeholders Meeting (ASM). We will be reflecting on the year that was and looking at the exciting challenges ahead. This year, our ASM has gone virtual. You can register for the Zoom webinar and stream the event on your device.... Click here to register for the virtual ASM https://havenhomesafe.zoom.us//r/WN_DhNEwCmJT2WwlymtQN3tGQ

22.01.2022 Transitional Housing is a temporary option before you move to more permanent housing in public housing, community housing or the private rental market. Transitional Housing accommodation has a support program and assigned support worker who provides housing advice and planning, depending on your personal circumstances and helps you achieve a longer-term housing solution. You cannot apply for transitional housing, you must be referred by a support service, such as Haven; Home,... Safe. To learn more visit https://bit.ly/3pWh8H0

21.01.2022 For lease in Mt Evelyn! If you, or someone you know, is looking for an SDA property, this one bedroom unit is currently available. More details here: https://bit.ly/3wdWFlj

20.01.2022 Nice for our organisation to be supporting focused, useful research that points to the broader benefits, economic and social, of housing ... apart from the obvious benefits of shelter. #impactinvesting #impactinglives #affordablehousing #housingassociations #socialhousing #housingimpact

19.01.2022 Great news for regional Victorians as they move to step 3 on the roadmap to recovery from midnight tomorrow.

19.01.2022 You know what this means... three days of no coronavirus cases in Victoria.

18.01.2022 After many years of significant service, our CEO Ken Marchingo AM has decided to draw to a close his role as Chief Executive Officer at Haven; Home, Safe, effective 17 January 2021. As many of you know, Ken has worked in the sector for many decades and is a tireless advocate for those most vulnerable in our community. It is with the utmost thanks that the Board farewells Ken. Read the full announcement: https://havenhomesafe.org.au/ceo-ken-marchingo-farewell/

17.01.2022 If you need short term financial assistance to meet your immediate basic needs, then we can help you with Emergency Relief funding for material aid. This includes food vouchers, supermarket vouchers, petrol vouchers and assistance to pay utility bills and other essentials. Visit our website to find out if Emergency Relief funding is available in your location. ... Learn more about Emergency Relief here https://havenhomesafe.org.au//financial-/emergency-relief/

16.01.2022 Come and listen to Manager of Bendigo Foodshare, Bridget Bentley chat about their new fundraiser, Bendigo's Biggest Takeaway! A first for Bendigo, buy a takeawa...y meal this September 25-27 to help our local hospitality sector and raise money to fight hunger. Taking part is easy! 1. Order food at a participating takeaway 2. Donate $5+ for a takeaway meal to Bendigo Foodshare 3. Donate $1+ for coffee to Bendigo Foodshare 3. Show your local takeaway some love 4. Join an online event or party at home 5. Share #bendigosbiggesttakeaway on social media Check out the list of venues or sign-up your hospitality business at www.bendigofoodshare.org.au/takeaway. All donations will go directly to Bendigo Foodshare - a grassroots charity that rescues, sources and distributes food to local community groups to feed Central Victorians doing it tough. Right now, Bendigo Foodshare is supporting 16,700 Central Victorians who need food relief every week. That’s a 30 per cent increase since the outbreak of COVID-19. Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/379162596594516

15.01.2022 If you missed Indigenous Literacy Day earlier this week, you can still enjoy the YouTube virtual event held by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) along with Ambassador Jessica Mauboy and long-time supporter Archie Roach.

13.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day and this year the message is more important than ever. @ruokday is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? and support those struggling with life's ups and downs. This year's message is 'There's more to say after R U OK?'... If you feel like something’s not quite the same with someone you know there’s something going on in their life or you notice a change in what they’re saying or doing - trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them Are you OK? If someone says they’re not OK, make time to listen, encourage action and check in. That conversation could change, or even save, their life. #ruokday

13.01.2022 Thanks to the amazing response to our 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 Campaign, we are extending the campaign to the end of September! Every dollar raised goes towards supporting people experiencing homelessness, plus what a great way to most of this beautiful weather by getting outside for a 5km run, walk or cycle. The campaign is simple and anyone can get involved! Simply,... Run, walk or cycle 5km Donate $5 to Haven; Home, Safe. Tag 5 mates on social media #HHSdo5 Sign the Everybody's Home petition to call on our leaders to help fix the 5 big issues for homelessness Learn more at https://havenhomesafe.raisely.com/

12.01.2022 Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Research conducted in 2018 found that 12.3% of people experiencing homelessness interviewed showed strong signs of autistic traits that would be consistent with an autism diagnosis. This percentage is a much higher proportion than the 1% of people in the general population who are autistic. How do we combat this?... At Haven; Home, Safe our services go beyond providing housing. If you have autism and are at risk of homelessness we can support you to manage your housing situation. We also work with other community service organisations in your local area to provide you with the support you need.

12.01.2022 We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the public and our community partners over the past week. Donations of reusable facemasks from Rhiannon at Eeny meeny miny mo and the City of Greater Bendigo Amazing and much appreciated by our clients.

11.01.2022 The Everybody's Home Campaign is calling on our leaders to fix Australia's broken housing system and make sure everyone has a place to call home, by: 1. Support for first homebuyers - Reset our tax system to make it fairer for ordinary Australians wanting to buy a home. 2. A National Housing Strategy - More low-cost properties mean more choices, making it cheaper and easier to find a home. 500,000 new low-cost rental homes are needed to meet the demand for affordable housing.... 3. A better deal for renters - Get rid of no grounds evictions and unfair rent rises so that millions of Australian renters have the security they need to create homes, build lives and raise families. 4. Immediate relief for Australians in chronic rental stress - Increase Commonwealth Rent Assistance for the thousands of Australians who are struggling to pay the rent. 5. A plan to end homelessness by 2030 - With real effort, we can halve homelessness in five years - and end it in 10. Sign the petition at https://everybodyshome.com.au/petition/

10.01.2022 Today is World AIDS Day - an annual event recognised globally as a day of raising awareness to support people living with HIV and AIDS, while also remembering those who have died. This year, the theme for World AIDS Day in Australia is Now More Than Ever which is a timely reminder to us all that HIV Still Matters. We partnered with Thorne Harbour Health this year to deliver an internal event to raise awareness of this important day with our staff. Many thanks to Thorne Harbour Health. If you are able to donate this World AIDS Day: https://thorneharbour.org/get-involved/donate/

10.01.2022 COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of community and social connections in improving our health and wellbeing. Connect with friends and family: Staying connected with friends and family at this time can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.... For older Australians, now might be the time to embrace technology. Younger family members can help you get set up and guide you through the process. Give it a go! If you are more comfortable with the phone, call friends and family for regular catch-ups. You could even write notes or letters. The DHHS have a number of good resources and advice to help take care of your mental health https://bit.ly/DHHScovid19MentalHealth

10.01.2022 Thank you Sisterworks Inc! More masks have been dropped off to help our clients.

09.01.2022 Must viewing for anyone who cares about homelessness and affordable housing.

08.01.2022 After a long few months and a lot of hard work from Victorians, as of 11.59pm Sunday 22 November, the state has moved into the last step on the COVID roadmap to recovery. One of the most notable changes is that face masks are no longer mandatory when you are outdoors if you can stay 1.5 metres away from people that you don’t live with. Click the link below for a full list of changes and how they will affect you.

08.01.2022 On Sunday the Victorian Government outlined a four-step roadmap to ease the State into ‘COVID Normal’. From 11:59pm 13 September, some restrictions will be eased across Victoria. Regional Victoria and Melbourne Metro each have their own roadmaps, relating to how many active cases are currently in the community.

07.01.2022 Share the Spirit: a celebration of Survival is a free music festival, a day of First Nations music, art and culture. A family friendly event, live at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on January 26. The festival will also be streamed live at Federation Square in the city as well as online.

07.01.2022 Today's the day. Join us for our Annual Stakeholders Meeting at 4pm. You can watch it streamed live here on our Facebook page or register for the event on Zoom.

06.01.2022 Do you live in Banyule, Melbourne? (Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Macleod, Yallambie, Eaglemont, Viewbank) Are you having a hard time? BANSIC Banyule Support & Information Centre are aware that many families and individuals need to access food relief and support following the pandemic. If you need support, please visit:

06.01.2022 We have lots of helpful renter resources on our website to support you throughout your tenancy including information, advice and guidance on how to maintain your property and manage your tenancy. Visit bit.ly/HHSrenterresources

06.01.2022 Our 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 Campaign is on until the end of September! Donate to Haven; Home, Safe and sign the Everybody’s Home petition at https://havenhomesafe.raisely.com/

06.01.2022 During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been offered bill deferrals by energy companies, enabling them to defer payment to a later date. The Energy & Water Ombudsman is concerned that without broader support from the Payment Difficulty Framework (PDF), these customers are likely to face ballooning debts down the track. Offers of bill deferral should come with an offer of a payment plan and other assistance to help customers manage expenses in a sustainable way. Read a summary of the PDF on the Energy & Water Ombudsman website to find out more.

05.01.2022 All Haven; Home, Safe offices will be closed on Friday 6 November for our all-staff training day. If you are in need of emergency assistance or crisis accommodation contact the St Kilda Crisis Centre on 1800 627 727.

05.01.2022 All Haven; Home, Safe offices will be closed on Tuesday 26 January for the public holiday. If you are in need of emergency assistance or crisis accommodation contact the St Kilda Crisis Centre on 1800 627 727.

05.01.2022 The Andrews Labor Government have announced new rules to ensure every rental property meets basic standards. From 29 March more than 130 rental reforms will be introduced to residential tenancies to strengthen renters’ rights, better protect vulnerable renters and enable people to turn the house they rent into their home. Included will be the ability to make simple modifications such as attaching child safety devices, install picture hooks on walls, to replace curtains, or to increase the energy efficiency of the house with new LED globes.

04.01.2022 Just 30 minutes to go until this webinar. There's still time to join.

04.01.2022 Join us at 4pm today for our Annual Stakeholders Meeting. This year our special guest is Nathan Dal Bon, Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NFIC) will be joining us. Nathan has been Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) since its inception in 2018. As CEO, Nathan is focussed on building an organisation that improves housing outcomes for all Australians.... Click here to register for the virtual ASM https://havenhomesafe.zoom.us//r/WN_DhNEwCmJT2WwlymtQN3tGQ

04.01.2022 New service to help people stressed out about COVID.

03.01.2022 Thank you to our guest Nathan Dal Bon from The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) and to those who joined us yesterday for our 2020 Annual Stakeholders Meeting. If you were unable to tune in, you can watch the meeting here, and read our Annual Report: https://havenhomesafe.org.au/annual-report-2020/

03.01.2022 Our Preston and Mildura Haven; Home, Safe offices will be closed on Tuesday 3 November for the Melbourne Cup public holiday. If you are in need of emergency assistance or crisis accommodation contact the St Kilda Crisis Centre on 1800 627 727.

02.01.2022 Join Jacinta Allan at 12pm today where she will talk through the Covid Regional road map moving forward from yesterday's announcements from Premier Dan Andrews. Please register your attendance at the Eventbrite link below.

02.01.2022 NAIDOC Week starts this Sunday with the theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be.' Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations.... It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded.

02.01.2022 Get involved with this year’s Walk Against Family Violence for the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Join the Haven; Home, Safe team and raise awareness about domestic and family violence in our communities. Although we can’t walk together around Melbourne’s CBD like in previous years, we can still show our support for victim-survivors by participating in this year’s ‘walk from home’ event. Perhaps you could organise to walk around your block and take a selfie to share on social media #WAFV2020 Register to take part here: https://walk.safesteps.org.au/t/havenhomesafe

01.01.2022 Join us for our Annual Stakeholders Meeting where we reflect on the year that was. Our special guest is Nathan Dal Bon, Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NFIC) will be joining us. Nathan has been Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) since its inception in 2018. As CEO, Nathan is focussed on building an organisation that improves housing outcomes for all Australians.... Click the link in the event to register.